2006 Ford Mustang vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 451 kg more than 2006 Ford Mustang.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Mustang (868 Nm) has 620 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Mustang | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Mustang | Montego |
Year Released | 2006 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 868 Nm | 248 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3010 mm |